Lithgow City Council

Hargraves

NSW2850

Hargraves at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

300

Median age 50

The brief

What to know about Hargraves.

The postcode for Hargraves is 2850 (NSW).

Hargraves (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.

Hargraves has roughly 300 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Hargraves scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Hargraves's population at 300, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

300

Median age

50

Family households

61%

Lone person

32%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$360/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$220/wk

Owner occupied

89%

Renter occupied

7%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

300

Median age: 50

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

15

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft4 (26.7%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4 (26.7%)
Assault3 (20.0%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2 (13.3%)
Disorderly conduct1 (6.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hargraves.

Local schools for Hargraves

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Government School Catchment

Hargraves Public School

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Cudgegong Valley Public School

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Mudgee High School

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Frequently asked

About Hargraves.

What is the Hargraves postcode?
Hargraves is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
Where is Hargraves?
Hargraves is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
What is the average rent in Hargraves?
The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $220.
What schools are in Hargraves?
There are 9 schools serving Hargraves on this page, including Hargraves Public School, St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee, Cudgegong Valley Public School.
How walkable is Hargraves?
Hargraves has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Hargraves?
Hargraves is close to Maitland Bar, Avisford, Windeyer, Grattai, Meroo.
What is the population of Hargraves?
The population of Hargraves is approximately 300 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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